Bhagavad Geeta 1.24
Sanskrit
संजय उवाच एवमुक्तो हृषीकेशो गुडाकेशेन भारत। सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये स्थापयित्वा रथोत्तमम्।।1.24।।
sañjaya uvācha evam ukto hṛiṣhīkeśho guḍākeśhena bhārata senayor ubhayor madhye sthāpayitvā rathottamam
Meaning
Before making critical decisions, pause to fully observe all stakeholders and consequences involved. Clear perspective precedes wise action.
Translation
Sanjaya said, "O scion of the line of Bharata, Hrishikesa, being told so by Gudakesa (Arjuna), placed the excellent chariot between the two armies, in front of Bhishma and Drona as well as all the rulers of the earth, and said, 'O Partha, behold these assembled Kurus!'"
Related Topics
This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: